OTTAWA, ON – The NDP is demanding that the Minister of Health explain serious oversights in drug safety, including why drug manufacturers that repeatedly failed to meet safety standards are allowed to distribute their products in Canada. “Medicine is a matter of life and death for thousands of [Read more]
Province Acts on Initial Findings from Mining Safety Review Ontario is improving the health and well-being of workers in the province’s underground mines by acting on its advisory group’s early work. “As one of the top mining jurisdictions in North America, our government fully [Read more]
During the last five months, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) has been collaborating with Northern Ontarians to develop the School’s Strategic Plan for 2015-2020. Wednesday, September 17, 2014 will be the final day to complete the School’s Strategic Planning survey (available in [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Information sessions and diabetes screening continues this week offered by the Manitouwadge Diabetes Health & Wellness Program (MDHWP) in a joint collaboration with the CNIB Eye Van . A wide variety of free information as well as fun give-a-ways and short, 90 [Read more]
KENORA, ON – NDP Aboriginal Affairs Critic, Sarah Campbell, made the following statement concerning mercury poisoning in the Grassy Narrows First Nations community following a visit by Japanese researchers and experts in Minamata disease. “In 2010 a government commissioned study confirmed what [Read more]
Author of Pathlight; Annie Wenger-Nabigon, MSW, RSW is originally from the U.S., earning her Canadian Citizenship in 2013. Annie & her Husband live in Pic River First Nation. Annie Wenger-Nabigon, MSW, RSW has been a cinical social worker since 1979 working in mental health, family therapy, [Read more]
Tips and Tools to Support Ontario Students Ontario is offering postsecondary students a variety of tips, programs and resources to help them save money, stay healthy and make the most of their experience as they return to campus this fall. “A postsecondary education continues to be one of the [Read more]
Together, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and the people and communities of Northern Ontario are creating a Strategic Plan for the School for the years 2015-2020. From May to September 2014, NOSM’s Dean and CEO Dr. Roger Strasser, Associate Dean of Community Engagement and Senior [Read more]
For some background on this case CLICK HERE to read the TheStar.com article from August 2009 about Aganeh’s original criminal charges, placement at the Penetanguishene Mental Health Centre and subsequent death which his family found suspect in part due to Aganeh having a black eye and [Read more]
FROM: CBC National Health reporter Kelly Crowe looks at how the Ebola outbreak started and where it might be going. [Read more]
Agreement Vital to Control Costs and Protect Public Services Ontario has reached a tentative four-year collective agreement with the Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario (AMAPCEO). The negotiated agreement was reached by both sides coming to the [Read more]
Picnic and Grilling Safety Tips to Ensure Your Outdoor Event is Fun and Safe Whether it’s a picnic with friends, or a family barbeque at the park, don’t invite food poisoning to the party. Each year, thousands of Ontarians suffer from food poisoning due to improper food handling. The [Read more]
Workers recognized for ongoing commitment to health and safety Ontario mining operation Barrick-Hemlo earns national workplace safety recognition with the J.T. Ryan Award, presented annually to the metal mine with the lowest incident rates in Canada. This is the first time Barrick-Hemlo has [Read more]
Creating Jobs, Strengthening Health Care in Northern Ontario THUNDER BAY, ON – Premier Kathleen Wynne visited the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute today, where she announced that the government will help it expand its patient-centred health care research and create 29 new jobs. “Our [Read more]
Author of Pathlight; Annie Wenger-Nabigon, MSW, RSW is originally from the U.S., earning her Canadian Citizenship in 2013. Annie & her Husband live in Pic River First Nation. Annie Wenger-Nabigon, MSW, RSW has been a cinical social worker since 1979 working in mental health, family therapy, [Read more]
